Al-Arabi SC vs Al-Salmiyah SC Prediction: Expect a total of over 2.5 goals from this game

Anticipation and excitement fill the air as the Kuwait League gears up to recommence on Thursday. Al-Salmiyah is set to travel to Al-Mansouriah to face Al-Arabi in their first game of the season and we can only expect a masterclass and a victory from Al-Arabi on Friday. Below, you'll find meticulously crafted tips for your consideration.

In the previous campaign, Al-Arabi delivered an outstanding performance, securing the second position with a 6-point gap behind the league champions, Al-Kuwait. The competition remained intense up until the final 2 matches of the season. Looking ahead to the new season, Al-Arabi has significantly strengthened its team, making strategic additions to its roster. We are excited to see them in action again.

In the preceding season, Salmiyah embarked on a challenging path, narrowly escaping the relegation playoff zone with a mere 3-point margin. Armed with renewed determination, they now bear an elevated sense of duty in the approaching season, endeavoring to assert their significance within the league. The question arises: Can they spring a surprise against Al-Arabi on Thursday?

A critical look at their last 10 games produced 5 wins for Al-Arabi, 2 for Salmiyah, and 3 draws.

As a new season commences, both teams are eager to commence on a positive note. However, a noteworthy trend has emerged between these two teams, particularly concerning the goals scored. In 8 out of the last 9 encounters, there has been an occurrence of over 2.5 total goals. Following this established pattern, our initial prediction leans towards an Al-Arabi victory accompanied by over 2.5 total goals.

Furthermore, a consistent pattern has emerged wherein both teams have found the back of the net in their most recent 8 games. Guided by this recurrent trend, our prediction is straightforward: both teams are likely to score in this match. Adding to this analysis, considering Al-Arabi's overall strength, our subsequent prediction suggests that Al-Arabi will either win or draw while accumulating over 1.5 goals.